China's speed skating stars brought home double bronze glory at the ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Heerenveen this weekend! 🌟 Han Mei blazed through the women's 1500m in 1:54.52, securing third place just behind Japan's Miho Takagi and Dutch golden girl Joy Beune. Not to be outdone, teammate Ning Zhongyan mirrored her success with his own bronze in the men's 1500m.
The high-speed showdown saw intense competition, with China's Yang Binyu and Yin Qi placing 5th and 6th in the women's event. Over 4,000 fans cheered as skaters from 28 countries and regions raced across the iconic Thialf ice rink ⛸️—a venue often called the 'Temple of Speed.'
This World Cup stop marks a strong start to the international speed skating season, with athletes now eyeing February's World Championships. Who's ready for more edge-of-the-blade action? 🔥
